Processor

Although all components of the computer function together as a team,
every team needs a leader - someone who gives out instructions and
keeps everyone working toward the same goal. If any PC component were to
be considered the team leader, it would probably be the central processing
unit (CPU), also known as the processor. The key word here is central, which
implies "center" or "focus." The CPU can be considered the focus of the
computer because it controls a large number of the computer system's
capabilities, such as the type of software that can run, the amount of total
memory that the computer can recognize, and the speed at which the system will run.

In this tutorial, you get a look at some of the features of the CPU that are
responsible for regulating the capabilities of the computer system. It will
also discuss the importance of the CPU and its role as a PC component, as
well as identify some of the main characteristics that make one CPU better than another.